Data security at health clubs and leisure centres could be at risk because staff are using unofficial channels such as Facebook and WhatsApp to communicate work-related issues, according to a new survey.

Leaders from the sport, fitness and technology sectors have unveiled a dynamic collaboration to stimulate growth for digital startups that help people get active.

Fitness brands, startups and investors are set to debate the next phase of growth for the boutique sector, as Sweat returns for a second year in March.

A fitness app that rewards people who are physically active has secured financial backing of US$5.7m (£4.1m, €4.7m) to help boost its presence globally.

England Netball has announced a new partnership with Catapult Sports to help measure the physical loading experienced by England Roses players.

Aston Villa Football Club has become the first in the world to integrate pre-paid contactless and chip and pin payment technology into its season and member cards.

Matt Hancock has been appointed secretary of state for for digital, culture, media and sport in Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle.

Virtual reality fitness brand Black Box VR has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honouree for its resistance-based gym technology.

Fitness kit and software supplier eGym will receive up to €25m (US$30m, £22.2m) in financing to support its R&D and engineering.

Elite footballers and athletes of the future will prolong their careers by attending all-in-one health and sports clinics, according to former England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard.

A combination of virtual reality (VR) and treadmill exercise can lower the incidence of falls among Parkinson’s disease patients, a study has found.

Technogym and Versaclimber are among the latest fitness products on the market

UFIT, InstructAbility, Enable Me and SFC are striving to increase industry inclusivity

As more gyms invest in data-driven cardio training, is the gym-floor PT likely to become a thing of the past?

We discuss if it’s time for gyms to stop using images of unrealistically perfect physiques in marketing materials

The ex-footballer’s new venture sees him partnering with a health clinic in Dubai

The power of data driven stock management

Stairforce app’s co-creator on tackling inactivity

Wellness looks set to take centre stage in the fitness industry, says Lauretta Ihonor

US researchers say that regular exercise may be the secret to reducing the risk of the common eye condition glaucoma

David Lloyd Clubs’ head of procurement explains how he makes purchasing decisions

ukactive’s CEO Steve Ward says the charity is focused on turning “promises into action”

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson share the industry trends revealed in the annual report

FIBO’s new event director on taking the show in a different direction this year

Bringing EMS personal training to the classic low-cost gym

Science meets fitness

WeWork’s head of wellness explains why the workspace brand has launched a gym

As gym-goers become more nutritionally savvy, they are demanding more tailored food options. How are operators responding to the opportunity presented?

Kiosks, Concierges and Convenience

Keynote speaker Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards talks to us about going to the Calgary Winter Olympics and the power of sport